Detroit Pistons took the lineal NBA belt on October 25, 2026, beating Philadelphia 76ers 106–93 on the road. It is reign 3,245 in the belt's history and the 149th for the franchise.
Philadelphia 76ers had held it since October 20, 2026: 5 days and 2 defenses.
Detroit Pistons last held the belt in 2025–26, 161 days before this one; that reign lasted 2 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 2 days and 0 defenses, ending October 27, 2026 against New York Knicks.
The game
Pistons Dominate 76ers, Claim Belt with 106-93 Victory The Detroit Pistons seized the championship belt with a commanding 106-93 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Detroit set the tone early with a dominant 34-point first quarter, building a cushion that Philadelphia never seriously threatened despite Tyrese Maxey's game-high 29 points.